The Portland daily press., 1887-12-15
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MRS. scorT-sIppoNs

The tenth entertainment In the Stockbridge
course was given last evening by Mrs. Scctt-
Siddons, and the Eolian Quartette, to
large audience.
1t is many years since Mrs Siddons, the
descendant of the great Siddons, has APP
peared in this city. Her first appearance
in Portland dates back to 1871 when her
beauty dazzled her hearers, Notwithstand-
ing sixteen years have passed since then few
of her audience last evening, who were
present on the first occasion, could realize
the time that had interviewed. There were
the same glorious eyes, the same beauty of
figure, the same regal carriage set off by the
magnificent robes. triumphs of the milliner's
skill Despite the many faults of her elocu-
tion-The artifciality of style, false intona-
tion, sing-song delivery, and occasional rant
there remained a vivacity, coquetry and
archness in scenes from much Ado" and
81 enry,'' an impressive pathos and tender
ness in the sleep walking scene from Mac
beth" perfect knowledge of stage points,
which Joined with her superb stage presence,
evidently delighted her listeners, and the
applause was hearty and sincere.
The Eolian Quartette, composed OF Mrs.
III. M. Young Misses Florence G. Campbell,
ELLd IL. nice anu lldIIltb w iituSJs WIN
Harvey Murray as accom- PIANIST, sang with
well blended voices and much expression
"Invitation to the Dance" Greeting"
'Maidens Song and Charity"
The next entertainment will be given by
the Boston Symphony Orchestra next
Wednesday evening.
RANCH 10.
Last night Messrs. Hall and Miller with
their company of comedians produced
Ranch No. 10" at Portland Theatre. The
piece is a stirring drama of western life. Mr..
Hall in the dual role of the twin brothers al
and Tom McClelland was strong and real
istic. Mr. Miller as the half breed renegade
was excellent, and sgd Smith was clever as
good Theophilus Robbins, Miss Annie Mort
land capital Annie Smiley, while Mrs, Hall,
Miss Gilroy and Others of the support were
very pleasing. Some excellent scenic effects
were produced.
THE GERMAN VOLUNTEER.
Remember that tonight is the opening
night of the Sons of Veterans drama in City
Hall and large audience is already assured.
This will be no dress rehearsal as the re-
hearsals are already satisfactorily completed.
All who fail to see Saphar in his eccentric
and intensely numerous conception of the
character of the German Volunteer" will
miss rare treat He is a whole show in
himself and is everywhere immensely
popular. All who have seen him will be sure
to see him this time, and those who have not
should accept this rare chance and see one
of the most versatile comedians on the road.
Miss Willis of Boston as leading lady is ex-
cellent, and as Saphar himself says. mot
half enough has been said in her praise.
Let all assist the S. of V. in their under
taking and help increase their relief fund.-
APLEAs SAINT ENTERTAINMENT.
The emit ertainment given by the Y. P. S.
c. Z. at the Congress Street Methodist
Episcopal church last evening was excellent
The piano playing of Miss Florence Wright
was brilliant and was highly appreciated by
the audience. The Guitar and Mandolin
Club also furnished excellent music. The
Schubert Quartette, as recognized, made its
debut and delighted the audience with some
of the best male singing ever given by
Portland quartette. The quartette is com
posed of J. 4. Leighton, p. J. Lidback,
John Morgan and III. G. Pitman.
PARK GARDEN.
Another well pleased audience witnessed
the first class performance that is being run
by Burton and Burke's MINISTRIES at this
place of amusement. The boy wonder, Al
fred, in his songs and ballads is great
feature. The dog circus is the best ever seen
in this city and brings down the house with
its wonderful performance
NOTES.
The Amateur Opera Club had a stage re-
hearsal of 1.-The Doctor" at the theatre Tues
day night.
Booth and Barrett had very large au
dience to greet them when they appeared in
Skakespeare's Julius Cesar, at the Boston
Theatre Tuesday night; The tragedy viii